% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Vermont

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The highest SNAP participation rates, exceeding 30–50%, cluster in the rural northeastern region of Vermont—particularly in the Northeast Kingdom area—along with scattered pockets in the northern tier near the Canadian border. Central and southern Vermont display more moderate usage generally in the 5–15% range, though notable low-participation zip codes (under 5%) appear in areas likely corresponding to more affluent communities such as those around Stowe, Woodstock, and parts of Chittenden County. The stark contrast between the deep purple zones in suburban/exurban areas west of the Green Mountains and the bright green-yellow concentrations in the economically disadvantaged northeast underscores persistent regional economic disparities across the state.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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